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Hope on a Tightrope — Words and Wisdom by Cornel West 

The audacity of hope won the 2008 Democratic Primary, yet we are still living in the shadow of the vicious realignment of the American electorate, appeals to race and gender and the right wing propaganda that bases vulnerable groups… 

Real Hope is grounded in a particularly messy struggle and it can be betrayed by naive projections of a better future that ignore the necessity of doing the real work. “So what we are talking about is hope on a tightrope.” Cornel West 

“You Can’t Save the People if you Don’t Serve the People”

Event: Dr. Cornel West Lecture @ Abyssinian Baptist Church 
       ”Hope on a Tightrope Words & Wisdom by Cornel West “

What: Lecture

Host: Uptown Residents Who Care (URC) 

Start Time: Wednesday, April 1 at 5:00pm

End Time: Wednesday, April 1 at 7:00pm

Where: Abyssinian Baptist Church, 132 Odell Clark Place (138th Street) btw 7th and Lenox

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Harlem’s Pistol-Packing Granny

News

By John Del Signore for Gothamist.com

Back in 2006, 56-year-old Margaret Johnson, who uses a motorized scooter because of a dislocated hip and herniated disk, was choked on Lenox Avenue in Harlem by Devon Johnson (no relation), a man arrested 9 times for robbery. But because she was on her way to the shooting range for a little target practice, she had her .357 magnum all lit to pop, and shot Johnson in the arm. Cops followed a trail of blood to his apartment and arrested him, but he beat the charge by claiming that Johnson shot him because he kicked her Shih Tzu after it attacked him. (For reference, here is a photo of the vicious Shih Tzu breed.)

NBC ‘Rad Trip’ Casting Call

Jobs

Casting Call: NBC seeks outgoing, fun-loving families to participate in its new series The Great American Road Trip. Families of all kinds with at least two children aged 10-16 years and available around early May to late June 2009 are encouraged to apply. Family type examples include: Clean Fanatic Family, Slob Family, Cheap Family, All-American Family, Hippie Family, Rancher Family, City Slicker Family, Musical Family and Animal Family to any other fun family type. Send an email to Twinsworld1@aol.com and include full names of family members and who they are (i.e. mom, dad, etc.), family photos, contact information, where the family lives (city/state) and interests of each family member and why you would be perfect for the show.

Presidents Weekly Address (3.28.09)

The President addresses the people of North Dakota, South Dakota, and Minnesota as they face down disastrous flooding. He speaks of what the government is doing…

…but also stresses that times of crisis like this are reminders of the need and opportunity Americans have to keep their dedication to service.

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Thelma Berlack Boozer Scholarship

Education

The deadline is quickly approaching for the Thelma Berlack Boozer Scholarship for Academic Excellence sponsored by the Tau Omega Chapter of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated. This scholarship is awarded to individuals with a demonstrated financial need who have excelled academically and provided leadership in their community.

A Soulful Evening Of Culture

Event

The Lovely Ladies of Tau Omega Chapter, Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc, invite you to join us for a soulful evening of culture, arts and entertainment.

Featuring: Live Performances, Soul-stirring Music, Spoken Word and Open Mic.

Live jazz to follow the performance.

An Evening of Poetry & Prose

Date:  April 14, 2009

Time: 6:30PM-8:30PM

Location: Creole Restaurant ~ 2167 3^rd Avenue, NY, NY, 10035

All are welcome to perform or listen in the audience. To sign up, contact Kim Singleton: kims7e@yahoo.com or 917-549-5659

See you there!
Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc.

Tau Omega Chapter

Michael Steele’s Genius?

President Gives Medal Of Honor

Politics

President Barack Obama made an unannounced stop at Arlington National Cemetery on Wednesday to pay respects to recipients of the Medal of Honor,…

…the nation’s highest military award. He was joined by several living recipients of the medal. (March 26)

Rice Emerging City Power Repeats?

Sports

Just a few subway stops separate Collegiate’s Upper West Side campus from Rice’s in Harlem.

Though no one is going to confuse the success that Collegiate has had in recent years with Rice’s sustained level of excellence, the Dutchmen are doing all right for themselves.

Yesterday, they advanced to the New York State Federation B finals with a 54-45 win over Brooklyn College Academy at the Glens Falls Civic Center. They will face Bishop Kearney, 63-51 winners over St. Mary’s in yesterday’s other B semifinal.

HW Twits On The Blog

Technology

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All you have to do is go to the right hand column, scroll down to HW Twits, and get the latest on all things Harlem from Twitter.

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Big East Battle In East Regional Final

Sports

Familiar foes will square off in the East Regional Final, for a spot in the Final Four….

The Pittsburgh Panthers snuck by Xavier, while Villanova handled Duke. Both Pitt and ‘Nova play in the Big East. (March 27)